Texas's 988 Lifeline Faces Legal and Policy Storm: LGBTQ+ Service Cut, Funding Crisis Deepens

Texas's 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is facing significant legal and public policy challenges after the Trump administration eliminated a specialized option for LGBTQ+ youth, diverting critical calls to overburdened general counselors. Compounding this, the state's crisis centers are already underfunded, and millions in federal aid are set to expire, leaving a vital public service in jeopardy without dedicated state funding.